Nikon lens 2
Sep 30, 2013 07:16:36 #
Hi everyone,
Firstly, thank you for all your help and comments re NIKON D5100 DSLR and then Battery for same and finally lens.
I have now got the NIKON and have to say although its early days I am loving this camera,
the battery life isn't as bad as I thought, but then I don't use live view a lot, but I am going to sort out a spare battery for bigger shoots.
However, I am still looking for a used NIKON 55-200 lens ( as the 70-300 is out of my reach ) I'm almost totally convinced I will go NIKON for the VR it offers, unless you know a lens (cheap) that would match it ?
Graham
Firstly, thank you for all your help and comments re NIKON D5100 DSLR and then Battery for same and finally lens.
I have now got the NIKON and have to say although its early days I am loving this camera,
the battery life isn't as bad as I thought, but then I don't use live view a lot, but I am going to sort out a spare battery for bigger shoots.
However, I am still looking for a used NIKON 55-200 lens ( as the 70-300 is out of my reach ) I'm almost totally convinced I will go NIKON for the VR it offers, unless you know a lens (cheap) that would match it ?
Graham
Sep 30, 2013 07:36:55 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
Hi everyone, br br Firstly, thank you for all you... (show quote)
Kinda disgusting, but good shot.
When I'm concerned about battery life, I shut off the automatic review on the LCD monitor. I seldom look at pictures after they're captured, so turning it off doesn't bother me.
Sep 30, 2013 07:48:27 #
The 55-200mm VR lens is a decent lens especially considering it has VR. Provides decent reach that the 18-55mm doesn't provide. Right now on the US ebay you can find them for about $100. I don't know what that translates to in the UK with it's VAT taxes and all.
Sep 30, 2013 11:34:34 #
Thanks for the praise of the photo, its life I suppose said the spider to the fly ! re the lens price stateside, its around £60 BUT its the customs, taxes and VAT that's unknown.the same lens retail here is £100 +
Graham
Graham
Oct 1, 2013 06:19:08 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
Hi everyone, br br Firstly, thank you for all you... (show quote)
You want good quality, but cheap. Wont happen. What type of photos do you take. Everyone gets hung up on a zoom lenses.
Oct 1, 2013 06:52:23 #
Google London Camera Exchange. They're not just London-based and they have a good reputation. You may find there's a store not too far from you.
Oct 1, 2013 07:13:01 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
Thanks for the praise of the photo, its life I suppose said the spider to the fly ! re the lens price stateside, its around £60 BUT its the customs, taxes and VAT that's unknown.the same lens retail here is £100 +
Graham
Graham
I like this image real well. Nice autumn colors. I had a D5100 before I upgraded to the D7100. I think I run down the battery on the D5100 once (when I was playing mostly with settings and viewing) and had to change to my spare battery. :thumbup:
Oct 1, 2013 08:24:41 #
The 55-200 is a great lens for the price. I will be upgrading soon, but have been happy with results of this lens so far. I have the D5100 as well.
Sand Hill Crane
Oct 1, 2013 11:26:22 #
Oct 1, 2013 20:13:32 #
A very good lens very sharp anniversary lens
Tamron SP 70-300 was $450.with $100 recent rebate= $350.00
http://www.ritzcamera.com/static/articles/research/Tamron_SPAF70_300mm_Review.html
hanser
Tamron SP 70-300 was $450.with $100 recent rebate= $350.00
http://www.ritzcamera.com/static/articles/research/Tamron_SPAF70_300mm_Review.html
hanser
Oct 1, 2013 20:42:25 #
Yes, the Tamron SP 70-300 VC is a great lens IF you can afford it .....
Oct 1, 2013 21:32:13 #
imagemeister wrote:
Yes, the Tamron SP 70-300 VC is a great lens IF you can afford it .....
$449 minus $100 rebate is expensive for a lens of this caliber? I don't think so. Maybe you are thinking of a different lens. I own this lens and it is one sharp lens plus the VC is in my opinion the very best out there.
Bob
Oct 1, 2013 22:20:15 #
IsoBob wrote:
$449 minus $100 rebate is expensive for a lens of this caliber? I don't think so. Maybe you are thinking of a different lens. I own this lens and it is one sharp lens plus the VC is in my opinion the very best out there.
Bob
Bob
Talking to the OP - he wants a "cheap" lens.......see the OP
Oct 1, 2013 22:52:01 #
imagemeister wrote:
Talking to the OP - he wants a "cheap" lens.......see the OP
He said he was thinking of going with Nikon. I don't think he's going to get a Nikon cheaper than the Tamron.
Oct 1, 2013 23:12:56 #
Oh, Graham, are you really considering a "kit" lens? I got the 55-200 as one of the two kit lenses bundled with my D3100. I fell right into the "kit is not good" trap and have been tryng to find a replacement for a year. I've tried half a dozen "cheap" replacements and nothing I have found beats the 55-200 for image quality, especially at the longer lengths. Is there better? Fer sher, if yu wanna spend $1000 (don't know what that weighs in pounds, but it's a bunch).
Personally, I think Nikon's 55-200 is generally underrated and fortunately for you there are a bunch of them out there for $100-150 from folks who are trying to upgrade.
Go for it and enjoy!
Personally, I think Nikon's 55-200 is generally underrated and fortunately for you there are a bunch of them out there for $100-150 from folks who are trying to upgrade.
Go for it and enjoy!
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